The Hit Factory Ultimate Collection

~ Release by Stock Aitken Waterman (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Better the Devil You KnowKylie Minogue3:53
2Never Gonna Give You Up
keyboard [Fairlight] programming:
Ian Curnow
engineer:
Mike Duffy (mixing for Nitzer Ebb) and Mark McGuire (UK producer/engineer)
producer:
Matt Aitken, Stock Aitken Waterman, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
mixer:
Mixmaster Pete Hammond (UK producer aka "Mixmaster")
guitar:
Matt Aitken (in 1986-10)
keyboard:
Matt Aitken (in 1986-10) and Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) (in 1986-10)
background vocals [backing vocals]:
Dee Lewis, Shirley Lewis, Mae McKenna (vocalist) and Suzanne Rhatigan
lead vocals:
Rick Astley (English singer, songwriter and radio personality) (in 1986-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PWL (in 1987)
recorded at:
PWL Studios (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1986-10)
music videos:
Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley (English singer, songwriter and radio personality)
part of:
Cachitos Nochevieja 2022 (number: 48)
recording of:
Never Gonna Give You Up (in 1986-10)
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing Limited, Sid’s Songs Limited, Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), Universal Music Careers, Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 and Terrace Music (in 1987)
Rick Astley4.453:33
3Venus
cover recording of:
Venus (Shocking Blue (I’m Your Venus))
lyricist and composer:
Robbie van Leeuwen
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd. and The International Music Network
is based on:
The Banjo Song
Bananarama3:37
4Respectable
recording of:
Respectable
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
Mel & Kim2.53:21
5One for Sorrow
recording of:
One For Sorrow
writer:
Lance Ellington (Strictly Come Dancing), Mark Topham and Karl Twigg
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd.
Steps4:20
6I Should Be So Lucky
engineer:
Karen Hewitt, Mark McGuire (UK producer/engineer) and Yoyo (UK producer/engineer/mixer Yoyo Olugbo)
producer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
mixer:
Mixmaster Pete Hammond (UK producer aka "Mixmaster")
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mushroom Records (from 1988 to present)
recording of:
I Should Be So Lucky
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
publisher:
Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd. (from 1988 to present)
Kylie Minogue43:24
7Too Many Broken Hearts
recording of:
Too Many Broken Hearts
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
Jason Donovan3:26
8I Want You Back
The Jackson 54:04
9Blame It on the Boogie
Big Fun6:32
10Roadblock
recording of:
Roadblock
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman3:19
11You’ll Never Stop Me Loving You
Sonia3:23
12Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me Now
engineer:
Mark McGuire (UK producer/engineer)
producer:
Matt Aitken, Stock Aitken Waterman, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
mixer:
Mixmaster Pete Hammond (UK producer aka "Mixmaster")
recorded at and mixed at:
PWL Studios (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me Now
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
Samantha Fox3:44
13I’d Rather Jack
recording of:
I'd Rather Jack
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
Reynolds Girls3:32
14Heartache
Pepsi & Shirlie3:33
15Whenever You Need Somebody
cover recording of:
Whenever You Need Somebody (O'Chi Brown/ Rick Astley Song)
lyricist and composer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
publisher:
Terrace Music (in 1986)
Rick Astley3:26
16When I’m Good and Ready
recording of:
When I'm Good and Ready
writer:
Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd.
Sybil3:39
17The Harder I Try
Brother Beyond3:28
18Every Day (I Love You More)
Jason Donovan3:26
19Nathan Jones
recording of:
Nathan Jones
lyricist and composer:
Leonard Caston (father of Leonard "Lenny" Caston jr.) and Kathy Wakefield (songwriter)
publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30), Jobete Music Co., Inc. (in 1971), Stone Agate Music Division (in 1971), Jobete Music (in 1988) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Bananarama3:18
20Especially for You
engineer:
Karen Hewitt and Yoyo (UK producer/engineer/mixer Yoyo Olugbo)
producer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
mixer:
Pete Hammond (UK producer aka "Mixmaster")
additional vocals:
Kylie Minogue
vocals:
Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue
performer:
Jason Donovan
recording of:
Especially for You (in 1988)
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing Limited, Sid’s Songs Limited, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Careers and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan34:00
CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1TragedySteps4:31
2You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)Dead or Alive3:14
3Showin’ Out (Get Fresh at the Weekend)
recording of:
Showing Out (Get Fresh at the Weekend)
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
Mel & Kim2.753:34
4The Loco-Motion
Kylie Minogue3:13
5Together Forever
keyboard [Fairlight] programming:
Ian Curnow
engineer:
Mark McGuire (UK producer/engineer)
producer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
mixer:
Pete Hammond (UK producer aka "Mixmaster")
guitar:
Matt Aitken
keyboard:
Matt Aitken and Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman)
recording of:
Together Forever (in 1987)
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
publisher:
Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, Universal Music Careers, Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. and Terrace Music (from 1987 to present)
Rick Astley4.653:24
6Nothing Can Divide Us
Jason Donovan3:47
7The Grease Megamix
lead vocals:
Olivia Newton‐John (British–Australian singer, actress and activist) and John Travolta (American actor and singer)
remixer:
Phil Harding & Ian Curnow (Duo)
DJ-mixer:
Ian Curnow and Phil Harding (engineer, producer and remixer)
performer:
Olivia Newton‐John (British–Australian singer, actress and activist) and John Travolta (American actor and singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal International Music B.V. (company, do not use as label) (in 1990, in 2003)
DJ-mix of and mash-up of:
Greased Lightnin’ by John Travolta (American actor and singer), Summer Nights by John Travolta (American actor and singer), Olivia Newton‐John (British–Australian singer, actress and activist) & Cast (Special Purpose Artist - Do not add releases here, if possible.) and You’re the One That I Want by John Travolta (American actor and singer) & Olivia Newton‐John (British–Australian singer, actress and activist)
recording of:
The Grease Megamix
writer:
Warren Casey, John Farrar and Jim Jacobs
medley of:
Summer Nights (Grease, 1971 musical)
medley of:
You’re the One That I Want (Grease, 1978 film)
medley of:
Greased Lightnin’ (Grease, 1971 musical)
John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐John3.654:49
8Love in the First Degree
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records 90 Ltd. (renamed on 26th Aug 2011 as Warner Records 90 Ltd.) (in 1987)
recording of:
Love in the First Degree
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing Limited, Reverb Music Ltd. (Siobhan Fahey), Sid’s Songs Limited, Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
Bananarama2.53:32
9Heartbeat
assistant engineer:
Bradlee Spreadborough and Al Unsworth
engineer:
Dan Frampton (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Frampton and Pete Waterman
mixer:
Dan Frampton (engineer) and Paul Waterman
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Paul Waterman
guitar:
Greg Bone
instruments:
Andrew Frampton
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Zomba Records Limited (not strictly a label - avoid adding releases here) (in 1998)
recorded at and mixed at:
PWL Studios (Manchester) in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom and PWL Studios (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Heartbeat
lyricist and composer:
Jackie James (Scottish singer-songwriter, keyboardist)
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd.
Steps3.754:23
10Hand on Your Heart
Kylie Minogue3:49
11Say I’m Your Number One
Princess3:38
12Toy Boy
Sinitta3:26
13I Only Wanna Be With You
engineer:
Yoyo (UK producer/engineer/mixer Yoyo Olugbo)
producer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
mixer:
Dave Ford (remixer, producer & technician known for work with SAW)
recorded at and mixed at:
PWL Studios (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
I Only Want to Be With You (Dusty Springfield song)
writer:
Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde
publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell Music Ltd., Springfield Music Ltd., Chappell & Co. (until 1987) and Warner/Chappell Music International Ltd. (from 1987 to present)
cover recording of:
I Only Want to Be With You (Dusty Springfield song)
writer:
Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde
publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell Music Ltd., Springfield Music Ltd., Chappell & Co. (until 1987) and Warner/Chappell Music International Ltd. (from 1987 to present)
Samantha Fox42:44
14I Just Don’t Have the Heart
recording of:
I Just Don't Have the Heart
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd.
Cliff Richard3:24
15Pass the DutchieMusical Youth43:21
16I Heard a RumourBananarama3:25
17If You Were With Me Now
Kylie Minogue & Keith Washington3:10
18Seasons in the Sun
recording of:
Seasons in the Sun
lyricist and translator:
Rod McKuen
composer:
Jacques Brel
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. (in 1973)
translated version of:
Le Moribond
Westlife4:06
19Sealed With a Kiss
Jason Donovan2:33
20When I Fall in Love
keyboard [Fairlight] programming:
Ian Curnow
engineer and mixer:
Mark McGuire (UK producer/engineer)
producer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
guitar:
Matt Aitken
keyboard:
Matt Aitken and Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman)
vocals:
Rick Astley (English singer, songwriter and radio personality)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! UK subsidiary of Sony BMG Music Entertainment) (in 1987)
cover recording of:
When I Fall in Love (in 1987)
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Victor Young (American composer, arranger, violinist & conductor)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music Ltd., Intersong U.S.A. (publisher), Northern Music (song publisher), Victor Young Publishing, Inc., Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Rick Astley3:02
CD 3
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Venus (Hellfire mix)
cover recording of:
Venus (Shocking Blue (I’m Your Venus))
lyricist and composer:
Robbie van Leeuwen
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd. and The International Music Network
is based on:
The Banjo Song
Bananarama59:19
2You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Murder mix)Dead or Alive8:01
3Better the Devil You Know (Mad March Hare mix)
engineer:
Karen Hewitt and Yo Yo (UK producer/engineer/mixer Yoyo Olugbo)
producer:
Stock Aitken Waterman
mixer:
Pete Hammond (UK producer aka "Mixmaster")
recording of:
Better the Devil You Know
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing Ltd. and Sid’s Songs Ltd.
Kylie Minogue7:05
4Never Gonna Give You Up (Escape to New York mix)Rick Astley57:02
5Nothing Can Divide Us (12″ remix)
Jason Donovan6:09
6The Harder I Try (extended version)
Brother Beyond6:07
7All I Wanna Do Is Make You Mine (extended version)
recording of:
All I Wanna Do Is Make You Mine
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan6:00
8I Just Can’t Wait (The Cool and Breezy Jazz mix)
recording of:
I Just Can't Wait
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd. (in 1987) and Hammer Music (German publisher) (in 1987)
Mandy Smith8:16
9Whatever I Do (12″ mix)
Hazell Dean8:13
10Roadblock (Rare Groove mix)
recording of:
Roadblock
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman7:15